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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberGH4G85
Alternate model number(s)-
  • g80
  • g81
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20142016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133128
Width (mm)8474
Height (mm)9389
Weight (g)569728
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GH3Panasonic G7
SuccessorPanasonic GH5Panasonic G95
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7471
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.222.8
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.812.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)791656
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1744 x 1744(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2336 x 1560(3.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2336 x 1720(4.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3072(14.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)12.89.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)9660
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Audio format LPCM), MP4 (Audio format LPCM / AAC 2ch), AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch)MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens-Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-24.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-12.00 - 60.00
Zoom ratio (x)-5
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-20
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face/Eye detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusingContrast Detection with DFD: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / OLEDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 2,359K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopterEVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.670.74
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.341.48
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen++
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 200-25600; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 100Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes. Creative Control (Stills): Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic MonochromeC1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 3 groups)
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction (when ia
  • built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+)
  • off
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto*
  • auto/red-eye reduction*
  • forced off * for ia
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • ia+ only.
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)126
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200)GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync SocketHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-II
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw (rw2)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired dmw-rsl1
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • 3.5mm mic jack
  • dmw-yagh iu connections
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • 2.5mm wired remote jack
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.4-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.350.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)12.89.4
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.89.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)2150
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.99.4
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)2141
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.060.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.350.42
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.050.05
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF, wide-area AF mode = 0.186s-
Startup time (s)0.80.8
Play -> record time (s)0.70.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.22.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530330
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500320
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 1200mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • mac os x v10.5-10.8); loiloscope (trial version) (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8)
  • photofunstudio 9.5 pe (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8); silkypix developer studio 4.1 se (windows xp / vista / 7 / 8
  • photofunstudio and silkypix developer available as free downloads
Os compatibility
  • mac os x
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUp to 4Kp30 Ultra HD video, higher-res EVF and OLED monitor, 12fps full-res burst mode, 1/8000s top shutter speed, 1/250 x-sync-



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